Bridge to Books is partnering with the Pasadena Public Library to host a teen book festival at the beautiful Central branch on Saturday, April 26, 2014. The event will run from 12 pm – 4 pm and will feature local young adult and middle grade authors. Get your FREE tickets at http://ptbf2014.eventbrite.com. (Wait list and walk-ins will be accepted throughout the day as room capacity allows.)

If you are a traditionally published YA author residing in or possibly visiting the area, please contact bridgetobooks@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in next year’s event. Due to the expected full schedule, we may not be able to accomodate all authors, however we will do our best to provide all interested parties with ways to engage with their audience of readers.

The event is over! Thank you to everyone who attended and to Field Elementary for letting us use their beautiful school. Special thanks to our author guests for their time and attention. You can click the links/photos below to find more about them and their books.

This is a ticketed event. Please get a ticket for each adult and child attending. Recommended age is 7-12 years of age. Donations are optional and much appreciated; you would be helping us fund more fun literacy events like this one.

About the books

Squid & Octopus, Friends for Always

From Dial

A loyal friend makes every day a happy one.

The four tales in this charming picture book show funny moments in the life of best friends Squid and Octopus. Yes, they argue sometimes (about things as silly as whether they should wear mittens or socks to keep their tentacles warm!), but they are always able to cheer each other up in glum times (such as when Squid wakes from the dream of being a superhero and feels disappointed to be plain old Squid again).

They are a very lucky duo. As the fortune cookie in the final story says, they will always have a true friend to count on.

Penguin & Pinecone

From Walker & Co.

One day, Penguin found a curious object.

When Penguin finds a lost pinecone one day, an unlikely friendship blooms. But Grandpa reminds Penguin that pinecones can’t live in the snow—they belong in the warm forest far away. Though he will miss his friend, Penguin returns Pinecone to his home, dreaming of the day they can reunite. And when he finally returns to the forest to check on his friend, Penguin discovers that love only grows over time—and so do little pinecones!

Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon’s spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life this endearing story celebrating friendships lost and found, and overcoming the odds to be with the one you love.

[box type=”info”] Books will be available for sale through Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose, CA. For authors’ (Lisa McMann’s and Margaret Peterson Haddix’s) older titles, please call the bookstore at (818) 248-9668 to place an order (no later than Fri, Sept 6). Refreshments and books will be available for sale at the event. If you wish to support us with a small donation, please choose the VIP Ticket or click here to donate.[/box]